OPEC Fund for International Development (OFID) Scholarships, 2019

Applications are open for the OPEC Fund for International Development (OFID) Scholarships 2019/2020. The OFID Scholarship Award supports outstanding young individuals from developing countries so that they are able to pursue graduate studies in a development-related field.
The OFID Scholarship Award supports outstanding young individuals from developing countries so that they are able to pursue graduate studies in a development-related field. The program, which is currently in its thirteenth year of operation, has to date helped over 50 young people complete their education.

The OPEC Fund for International Development (OFID) is the development finance institution established by the Member States of OPEC in 1976 as a channel of aid to the developing countries. OFID works in cooperation with developing country partners and the international donor community to stimulate economic growth and alleviate poverty in all disadvantaged regions of the world.

Scholarship

The tuition fees, including any supplementary examination fees, as may be required by the academic institution, will be paid by OFID directly to the academic institution. Health insurance will be paid in accordance with the institution’s own standard medical scheme

A monthly allowance to cover living expenses, books and accommodation, will be transferred to the student’s own personal bank account

Prior to the start of his/her first year studies, the student will be paid a relocation grant. OFID will also pay for travel costs from the nearest airport to the student’s place of residence, to the nearest airport to the chosen place of study. Upon completion of the studies, the student will be paid the cost of one-way air ticket to his/her home country

Eligibility

Applicant must be between the ages of 23-32 at the time of submitting his/her application;

Must have obtained or be on the verge of completing their undergraduate degree with a Baccalaureate from an accredited college/university, or its equivalent;

Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 rating system, or its equivalent;

Must be matriculated at an accredited university for the upcoming academic year starting August/September 2018, and must maintain full-time status for the duration of the Master’s Degree;

Must be a national of a developing country—please refer to the list of eligible countries. Please note that nationals of OFID Member Countries (Algeria, Ecuador, Gabon, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Libya, Nigeria, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Venezuela) are ineligible to apply;

Must select a subject of study that pertains to OFID’s core mission, such as: economics of development (poverty reduction, energy and sustainable development), environment (desertification), or other related science and technology fields.

A scanned copy of the transcripts/certificates from the highest level of education completed.

A scanned letter of acceptance from chosen educational institution, confirming your admission, subject of study and duration of the Master’s degree program.

A proof of meeting any prerequisites, including language proficiency.

A short essay – of about 500 words in English – giving reasons for applying for the OFID scholarship, explaining your educational goals, and clearly describing how you will use the experience gained from your Master’s degree studies to help in the development of your home country.

Two letters of recommendation from professors and/or lecturers at applicant’s present university (or present employer).

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Now I want to pursue education to masters degree in the field of marketing at fully funded scholarship. .
Kindy, I request your cooperation.
I thank you.
Bereket

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I am Dula from Ethiopia.
I want to study Master’s degree in health science especially nutrition because of my home country is developing country. Therefore, alot of children with severe acutemal nutrition in my country . That motivated me deal on nutrition details and help my country.
Profession: Senior nurse
Educational status: First degree
GPA: 3.14
Experience: 5years
Regards!

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Now I want to pursue education to masters degree in the field of Accounting at fully funded scholarship.
Kindy, I request your cooperation.
I thank you.
thomas

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hope to consider my request.

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thank you for this opportunity
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A Congolese by nationality ,refugee in Uganda, hoima, kyangwali refugee settlement. Iam above the required age but interested. I have a diploma in primary education from DRCongo. Knowing the following languages French and English.

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My best regards!

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Thank you !

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